Minority Languages of Myanmar

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Which language is spoken by the largest ethnic minority group in Myanmar?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Kachin

  4. Rakhine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shan people are the largest ethnic minority group in Myanmar, and their language, Shan, is spoken by over 3 million people.

What is the official language of Myanmar?

  1. Burmese

  2. English

  3. Shan

  4. Karen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Burmese is the official language of Myanmar and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Which language is spoken by the Karen people?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Kachin

  4. Rakhine


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Karen people are an ethnic minority group in Myanmar, and their language, Karen, is spoken by over 1.5 million people.

How many minority languages are spoken in Myanmar?

  1. Over 100

  2. Over 50

  3. Over 20

  4. Over 10


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are over 100 minority languages spoken in Myanmar, representing the diverse linguistic heritage of the country.

Which language is spoken by the Kachin people?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Kachin

  4. Rakhine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kachin people are an ethnic minority group in Myanmar, and their language, Kachin, is spoken by over 1 million people.

What is the main language spoken in the Rakhine State?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Kachin

  4. Rakhine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rakhine is the main language spoken in the Rakhine State of Myanmar, and is spoken by the Rakhine people.

Which language is spoken by the Chin people?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Chin

  4. Rakhine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chin people are an ethnic minority group in Myanmar, and their language, Chin, is spoken by over 1 million people.

What is the main language spoken in the Mon State?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Mon

  4. Rakhine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mon is the main language spoken in the Mon State of Myanmar, and is spoken by the Mon people.

Which language is spoken by the Palaung people?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Palaung

  4. Rakhine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Palaung people are an ethnic minority group in Myanmar, and their language, Palaung, is spoken by over 500,000 people.

What is the main language spoken in the Kayah State?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Kayah

  4. Rakhine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kayah is the main language spoken in the Kayah State of Myanmar, and is spoken by the Kayah people.

Which language is spoken by the Wa people?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Wa

  4. Rakhine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Wa people are an ethnic minority group in Myanmar, and their language, Wa, is spoken by over 1 million people.

What is the main language spoken in the Shan State?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Kachin

  4. Rakhine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shan is the main language spoken in the Shan State of Myanmar, and is spoken by the Shan people.

Which language is spoken by the Lahu people?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Lahu

  4. Rakhine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Lahu people are an ethnic minority group in Myanmar, and their language, Lahu, is spoken by over 500,000 people.

What is the main language spoken in the Kachin State?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Kachin

  4. Rakhine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kachin is the main language spoken in the Kachin State of Myanmar, and is spoken by the Kachin people.

Which language is spoken by the Lisu people?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Lisu

  4. Rakhine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Lisu people are an ethnic minority group in Myanmar, and their language, Lisu, is spoken by over 500,000 people.

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